5 Must-Try Natural Hair Color Trends For The Fall

Perhaps you went light brown or blonde for the summer, and you are looking for a change this fall. Well, here are five hair color trends that are worth considering.

1. Red

If you want to go darker but still have a color that pops, why not go red? The color can vary from scarlet to brick, and it looks really amazing on skin with cool undertones. Red is a high-maintenance color in terms of upkeep but may be well worth it. (Check out this previous article on maintaining shine and vibrancy.)

For a natural-looking alternative to red, go auburn instead. This reddish-brown color is the true definition of fall and the shades of deciduous trees during this season. It works really well on skin with warm undertones.

Switch your color to deep brown if you want to go even darker but not quite black. This color is very natural, versatile, and complements our complexions very well. The dyeing process is also less harsh than going auburn or red.

Sombré is a subtle take on the dramatic ombré technique. Rather than severe demarcations between two drastic colors, it is a softer look with more gradual fades and depth. Sombré will work well with any undertone and tends to look better with time.

Finally, there is what I call the “medley” (a mix of at least three colors), which can add dimension to your hair. Not to be confused with sombré, which transitions in color from root to tip, the medley can vary from strand to strand almost haphazardly. Additionally, the arrangement of color can be subtle or severe.

Love you guy’s hair i dyed my hair red before but it came out about a week ago lol but im thinking about waiting a little while to grow out some more and then ill dye it again I just dont now what color any suggestions

I tried to go auburn and my color faded so fast to a brown (partly my fault.) Luckily it’s still on trend and suits me but I wanted something different as I already had this color but oh well! Loveeee the color on all of these ladies!

I would love to get some color..the problem is finding a salon that not only knows how to do natural hair BUT also has a professional colorist..I live in the DC metro area and I most of the places specialize is twist, braids etc but don’t mention a colorist…or on the flip side there are salons that cater to Caucasian hair and have “colorist” but don’t do natural hair…

I completely understand. I’m in the Baltimore area and have been searching a while for a good colorist. I have been natural for 2.5 years and have never colored my hair with permanent dye so finding a good colorist has been very important to me. I just made an appointment with a colorist named Allan van Johnson. He works at the Robert Andrew Hair Salon in Gambrills, MD; it’s near Crofton. I was very impressed with his knowledge of natural hair and coloring hair. He has a background in doing locs, sisterlocks and coloring all types of hair. He specializes… Read more »

DO NOT LET THAT MAN DO YOUR HAIR! I live in the DMV area and let him color my hair last year, it was a complete disaster. If you want the full story please please please email me. I have pictures as well.